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| Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
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Mattarella calls for renewed commitment to children’s rights
On World Children’s Day, Italian President Sergio Mattarella urged society to listen to, protect, and support young people, especially those facing violence, exploitation, or isolation.
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Italy plans a 5,000-strong cyber force for hybrid warfare
Minister Crosetto pushes for a new military hacker corps with intelligence-level immunities as cyberattacks surge nearly 100% in one year.
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Italy’s births have fallen by one-third since 2008
With 200,000 fewer births and 2.4 million fewer women of childbearing age, the country faces a demographic squeeze amplified by delayed motherhood and declining fertility.
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Cattelan’s Golden Toilet sells for its weight in gold at Sotheby’s
Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative golden toilet, America, has been sold at Sotheby’s for nearly the exact value of its gold content, adding a new twist to the artwork’s long history of irony and critique of luxury.
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Ancient Sumerian tablet reveals a thriving fish economy
An archaeological discovery at Nigin provides rare insight into food distribution and economic practices at the dawn of writing in Mesopotamia.
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Six world-renowned conductors join the Italian Youth Orchestra
As the orchestra celebrates 40 years, maestros from Italy and abroad, alongside rising talents, will lead young musicians from 2026 to 2028.
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Bullying: four in ten Italian teens feel unsafe outside their homes
Cities fall short on safety, services, and public spaces, leaving 14–17-year-olds increasingly anxious about violence, their well-being, and their future.
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Naples lets cinema be heard: the CiAV Festival returns
From audio-described films to blindfolded listening experiences, the city transforms into a sensory laboratory where sighted and blind audiences “see” through sound.
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Italy is Europe’s second-worst for NEETs
Over 1.5 million under-30s are neither studying nor working, driven by demographic decline, weak job access, and deep regional and gender divides.
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Italy claims the silver spot in the Michelin 2026 rankings
With 394 starred chefs and 22 new entries, the country reaffirms its place as a global culinary powerhouse—second only to France.
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Ferrari unveils M-TECH: a new era of innovation begins in Maranello
Opening in 2029, the €50 million hi-tech training center will shape the next generation of automotive and technology talent with cutting-edge labs and sustainable design.
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Italy falls to 12th as FIFA updates world rankings
Italy slides three spots in the latest FIFA ranking, falling out of the top ten for the first time in years, while Spain, Argentina, and France hold the top positions.
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Fincantieri secures a billion-euro order from U.S. Cruise giant
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders a new ultra-luxury vessel, strengthening a long-standing partnership with Italy’s shipbuilding leader.
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Leonardo and EDGE Group set course for a 2026 UAE joint venture
Following major agreements and technology transfer assessments, the partners advance toward creating a defense-tech hub in Abu Dhabi.
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